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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.04, 1,467.28 and 490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.04, 1,467.28 and 490.88 is: 735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.04 : 1,467.28 = 490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.04/1,467.28 = 490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.04x = 1,467.28 × 490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.04x = 720,258.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,258.41/979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.68

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